I might be the only one that will answer this with brutal honesty.
The truth is that - Yes, it is.
Most people who participate of the Steemit platform will never amount to much, and that is actually the good news.
Why would I say that? - It's actually very simple.
If a resource, like gold was abundant, it would not be as valuable. Since the resource of steem is arguably social value and the ability of a Steemian to inject (that is probably the right word) value into the platform.
That value must be:
- Scarce
- Difficult to define in simple terms.
The question however, or at least the right question is the one that we are to ask ourselves.
Can I make money on Steemit? Can I succeed?
On that front, you have control, and you determine the amount of work you are willing to put into it, that will sure determine the outcome.
But on the specific question - Is it hard to make money? - YES, Thankfully YEs!